Root Canal Treatment
What is a root canal? | What happens after treatment? | How much will a root canal cost? | Patient Reviews
What is a root canal?
A root canal is one of the most common dental procedures performed, well over 14 million every year. This simple treatment can save your natural teeth and prevent the need for dental implants or bridges.
At the center of your tooth is the pulp. Pulp is a collection of blood vessels that helps to build the surrounding tooth. Infection of the pulp can be caused by trauma to the tooth, deep decay, cracks, and chips, or repeated dental procedures. Symptoms of the infection can be identified as visible injury or swelling of the tooth, sensitivity to temperature, or pain in the tooth and gums.
If you experience any of these symptoms, your dentist will most likely recommend non-surgical treatment to eliminate the diseased pulp. This injured pulp is removed and the root canal system is thoroughly cleaned and sealed. Root canal therapy usually involves local anesthesia and may be completed in one or more visits depending on the treatment required. Success for this type of treatment occurs in about 90% of cases. If your tooth is not amenable to endodontic treatment or the chance of success is unfavorable, you will be informed at the time of consultation or when a complication becomes evident during or after treatment. Dr. Cunningham uses local anesthesia to eliminate discomfort. In addition, we will provide nitrous oxide analgesia, if indicated. You will be able to drive home after your treatment, and you probably will be comfortable returning to your normal routine.
Don’t Suffer From Tooth Pain Any Longer!
Pain in your tooth or gums may be a symptom of infected pulp. Dr. Cunningham can perform a Root Canal to treat the infected pulp, relieve pain, and save your natural teeth!
Healthy Tooth
Tooth Anatomy
Inflammation
Cleaned Canals
Filling Placed
Healed Tooth
Endodontic Presentation
To provide you with a better understanding of endodontic procedures, we have provided the following multimedia presentation. Many common questions pertaining to root canal therapy are discussed.
What happens after treatment?
When your root canal therapy has been completed, a record of your treatment will be sent to your restorative dentist. You should contact their office for a follow-up restoration within a few weeks of completion at our office. Your restorative dentist will decide on what type of restoration is necessary to protect your tooth. It is rare for endodontic patients to experience complications after routine endodontic treatment or microsurgery. If a problem does occur, however, we are available at all times to respond. To prevent further decay, continue to practice good dental hygiene.
How much will a root canal cost?
The cost associated with root canals can vary depending on factors such as the severity of damage to the affected tooth and which tooth is affected. In general, endodontic treatment is much less expensive than tooth removal and replacement with an artificial tooth.
Don’t Suffer From Tooth Pain Any Longer!
Pain in your tooth or gums may be a symptom of infected pulp. Dr. Cunningham can perform a Root Canal to treat the infected pulp, relieve pain, and save your natural teeth!
Read our Reviews below to find out why patients consistently choose Dr. Cunningham for all of their Endodontic needs!
Kevin P. Cunningham, DDS, LLC
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
Very thoughtful, understanding, and kind. Kevin and his assistant showed no judgment and seemed only concerned about helping me with my root canal. This was my first experience, it's been (ashamed to admit) a long time since I've been able to have any dental work or checkups. I'm very grateful to have had Kevin and his staff be the ones that I was referred to for this treatment. Thank you! Without a doubt if ever in need of future dental procedures or treatments that he offers, he will without hesitation be the first I will contact.
- Megan F
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
Dr. Cunningham and the staff, where nice and the procedure was quick and painless!!
- Ms. Harris
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I had 2 root canals on the same day. It went very well. Jamie and Dr Cunningham spent a lot of time explaining my procedure and answering all my questions. They were the best!
- Ruth C
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
Dr. Cunningham and the entire staff were exceptionally kind to my grandson who needed two root canals. It was his first visit to a dentist for such a procedure and they made him comfortable and explained the process thoroughly. I highly recommend this dental practice.
- Annette F
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Friendly smiles and courtesy shown by Dr. Cunningham, Alice and Donovan. I was well informed about my root canal and comfortable during the procedure. Kudos !!!
- Kathaleen T
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Everyone was friendly and helpful! Dr. Cunningham was kind, considerate and explained the process well! There was a mutual respect and trust between doctor and assistant while they were working. Procedure was pain free and much shorter than I was expecting! Overall, fantastic care, thank you!
- Melissa G
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I have extreme dental phobia, so the idea of a root canal scared me more than ever. The entire team and Doctor were fantastic! It was by far the quickest and easiest procedure i’ve had done. I highly recommend!
- Parker M
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Dr Cunningham performed my root canal yesterday and made the procedure much easier than anticipated. He explained everything he was doing and I was comfortable throughout the time he was working on me. I would highly recommend Dr Cunningham for any dental work you may need.
- Sharon F
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
His assistant, Jamie, was friendly and made me feel comfortable.
- Tom H
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Dr. Cinningham, took time to explain what was going to be done to me ahead of of time. Then The doctor and his assistant carried the procedure out in a timely and excellant manner. The staff both by phone, on my arrivial and release were great.
- Timothy O
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
I don’t typically take the time to always leave reviews, however, this is one review I feel needs to be recognized for their amazing service. The office staff and Dr. Cunningham and his assistant are truly amazing. With a stressful situation they make you feel at ease and that everything will be fine. They explained everything to you as they go along, which helps understand procedures. Their professionalism and kindness is off the chart amazing!!
- Susie O
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Dr Cunningham was highly recommended by several friends and I had a great experience. Staff was very friendly and Dr Cunningham explained everything clearly. Root canal procedure went well and didn’t take very long. Would highly recommend.
- Bunny K
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Fast and painless. Would recommend to everybody!
- Bret G
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
Personable,professional, thorough. virtually pain free during and after procedure
- WILLIAM C
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The staff is incredibly friendly and helped me feel at ease before, during and after my procedure. What most would consider an unpleasant experience was actually easy and very comfortable. Grateful for such an awesome team of caring professionals!
- Rebecca D
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
Great staff, short wait times, fast, relatively painless procedure
- Debra M
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
What I thought was going to be a bad experience was not. It went fast and painless.
- Joy R
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I was leaving within days and I developed a severe toothache problem, which would have ruined my vacation. They worked me in and did a root canal with a temporary filling in the same day. My pain was gone. I returned after my vacation for the permanent filling. Dr. Cunningham and his staff saved my European vacation! Thank you to everyone! I highly recommend Dr. Cunningham and his staff.
- Stanley A
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First “root canal” and went as anticipated. Thank you.
- Larry P
Our Latest Patient Testimonial
Super easy. They were very attentive to my needs and made a point to make sure I was comfortable all along the way. Highly recommend!
- Tana P